12 Expert Tips to Fix Leaky Gut Syndrome, from Dr. Steven Gundry

by | Aug 2, 2021

Dr. Stephen Gundry, who specializes in leaky gut syndrome, has found effective ways to treat the disease. Dr. Gundry recommends that you make dietary and lifestyle changes, and also take supplements for leaky gut syndrome treatment.

Nutritional supplements are more likely to help than antibiotics or other pharmaceutical interventions. In this blog post, we will go over 12 steps that Dr. Gundry suggests if you want to fix your leaky gut, including top supplements, so that your health can be restored!

Let’s dive in!

What Causes Leaky Gut Syndrome?

Many people with an inflammatory condition have a history of leaky gut syndrome. Leaky Gut Syndrome often develops from food sensitivities or allergies that cause irritating molecules like gluten protein fragments called gliadins, tyramines, and casein proteins to create holes in the protective layer of cells wrapping around the intestines. This leads to bacterial toxins escaping and causing further damage which can lead to chronic diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 


12 Tips for Fixing Leaky Gut Syndrome 

Every individual is unique and that means there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for leaky gut syndrome. That’s why I am giving you 12 different things you can try.

Use a probiotic

Dr Gundry states that leaky gut syndrome is often caused by an imbalance of beneficial and pathogenic bacteria in the digestive system, which can be fixed with a supplement like Lactobacillus acidophilus or Bifidobacterium bifidum. Better still, try a supplement like Bio Complete 3, Dr/ Gundry’s ground-breaking three-in-one formula that combines pre, pro and post biotic. Read our Bio Complete 3 review.

Use a digestive enzyme

One of the causes of leaky gut syndrome is that your body cannot process food as it should, and this can be fixed with enzymes like amylase or lactase which break down carbohydrates in order to make them easier for the body to digest.  These can be taken in conjunction with fruits like papaya or pineapple which contain protease – an enzyme which breaks down protein to make digestion easier.

Take some time off from gluten

Dr Gundry believes that gluten wreaks havoc on your immunity by causing an inflammatory response in the small intestine, so eliminating its intake will help lessen inflammation and prevent more problems. 

Add fermented foods into your diet

Foods such as kombucha are high in probiotics, live bacteria which aid digestion and promote wellness. Paradoxically however, in some people they can agitate me he got symptoms. Monitor how you feel after eating fermented foods.

Eat organic produce containing prebiotic fiber

Prebiotic foods include bananas, jicama, asparagus and green beans. However, be careful not to overdue it. Too much fiber can worsen Leaky Gut Syndrome. It all depends on the individual. So, experiment with different prebiotics and see how you feel. Learn more about foods to avoid if you have leaky gut.

Try medicinal herbs

There are a variety of herbs that can help treat leaky gut syndrome, such as slippery elm which coats the digestive tract.

Avoid Lectins

Lectins are microscopic plant proteins that can increase the permeability of the gut lining, contributing to or causing leaky gut. 

Take care of yourself!

Stress is one of the primary causes of leaky gut syndrome because stress hormones increase levels of inflammation in the body, so reducing stress should help manage symptoms. 

Eat smaller meals

Try making adjustments to how often you eat food every day. Eating too much food at once can be hard on the system, so try to have three or four small meals rather than one large meal. 

Get a colon cleanse

this may not sound fun, but it will help remove any built up toxins that might be contributing to your symptoms.  

Try a multi-pronged supplement

Try a supplement that combines all recommended supplements into one, such as Dr. Gundry’s Total Restore, which contains herbs, amino acids enzymes and more. Read our review.

Conclusion

Leaky gut syndrome is a frustrating condition to live with and can make your life extremely difficult. You may not know the best way to fix it, but there are many different approaches you can take that will help heal your leaky gut.

Supplements such as Total Restore and Bio Complete 3 (even better together) are one of those helpful tools in healing this ailment. Watch the videos below to learn how they work. Follow Dr. Gundry’s recommendations consistently and you are likely to get some relief.

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Remy is the founder of Human Food Bar. A health and wellness enthusiast based in Berkeley, California with a deep interest in dietary nutrition, he’s well versed in the Plant Paradox, Keto, Paleo and Vegan diets. He has a borderline obsession with nutrition bars that eventually gave birth to the Human Food Bar. In his free time he likes to blog, cook, mixologize, garden and mountain bike.
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Remy is the founder of Human Food Bar. A health and wellness enthusiast based in Berkeley, California with a deep interest in dietary nutrition, he’s well versed in the Plant Paradox, Keto, Paleo and Vegan diets. He has a borderline obsession with nutrition bars that eventually gave birth to the Human Food Bar. In his free time he likes to blog, cook, mixologize, garden and mountain bike.

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